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Cowboys signed G/C Joe Looney, formerly of the Titans, to a two-year contract.

Looney is a reserve who has always struggled when pressed into starting duty. He'll have to be excellent in camp to claim the final bench spot along the Cowboys' dominant offensive line. Mar 29 - 5:58 PM

Free agent G/C Joe Looney is visiting the Cowboys on Monday.

A career backup interior lineman, Looney was pressed into six starts for the Titans last season, getting knocked around at both guard and center. He'd be versatile depth for the Cowboys' dominant offensive line, but far from assured of earning a spot on the 53-man roster. Mar 28 - 3:30 PM

An ex-49er, Looney appeared in 15 games last season, but made only four starts. He provides insurance for the Titans at center following the loss of Brian Schwenke (leg). Sixth-round rookie Andy Gallik will get the first crack at starting duties. Tue, Oct 20, 2015 02:50:00 PM

After missing offseason practices, Looney has fallen behind Alex Boone, Daniel Kilgore and newly signed veteran Leonard Davis in the battle for the right guard job. The Wake Forest rookie may have to wait for 2013 for a fair shake at playing time. Tue, Jul 31, 2012 02:28:00 PM

Darren McFadden (elbow, NFI) said he'll need another week before he's ready for game action.

McFadden has been practicing with the Cowboys' scout team this week. All signs point to him returning against the Buccaneers in Week 15. McFadden won't have any fantasy significance playing behind Ezekiel Elliott and Alfred Morris.

Dez Bryant caught 4-of-6 targets for 84 yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys' Week 13 win over the Vikings.

Bryant almost scored a 57-yard touchdown in the second quarter, but couldn't quite get to the goal line. He fell corralling a just-south-of-perfect pass from Dak Prescott. Bryant was wide open after burning S Harrison Smith. Bryant's score was an eight-yarder where the Vikings confusingly gave him a massive cushion. Looking more on the same page with Dak Prescott each week, Bryant is averaging 88 yards over his past four games. He'll be a WR1 against Janoris Jenkins and the Giants next Sunday.

Smith missed Thursday's practice, but he said it was a planned day of rest. Smith missed Weeks 3 and 4 before returning for last Sunday's win over the Bengals. He should be good to go against the Packers.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team expects LG Ronald Leary (concussion) to play this week.

Leary exited Week 9 to be evaluated for a concussion in the fourth quarter and never returned. It is still not clear if he was placed in the concussion protocol, but Jones' optimism suggests he avoided injury. Joe Looney replaced Leary on Sunday.

Cowboys coach Jason Garrett wouldn't give a timetable for RT Doug Free's return from foot surgery but said he doesn't "anticipate him missing very much time."

"We think he’s going to be healthy as we go here," said Garrett. Free also underwent foot surgery last offseason. He went on to start all 16 games for the Cowboys. The nine-year veteran should be ready in time for training camp.